Atty. Eric W. Penzer
Eric W. Penzer is a trust and estate litigator representing high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Eric W. Penzer is a trusts attorney based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Farrell Fritz PC. Admitted to practice in New York, United States, New York, District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts, and New York, Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Trusts & Estates Counsel (ACTEC) (2026). Serves clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric W. Penzer is a trust and estate litigator representing high-net-worth individuals and families
- Eric is a trusted advisor for clients involved in complex challenges related to generational wealth and asset transfer
- As an experienced trial lawyer, Eric provides strategic representation in contested probate proceedings, fiduciary accounting disputes, discovery and turnover proceedings, and other trust and estate matters
- He is known for being responsive, fair, and committed to achieving favorable outcomes for clients while navigating sensitive issues with tact and professionalism
- In addition to being a well-respected counselor who resolves disputes through negotiations and settlements, Eric is also a formidable litigator who achieves his clients’ objectives at trial
- With a proven track record of success, Eric serves as a credible advocate in the courtroom, skillfully navigating the complexities of trust and estate litigation to secure favorable results for his clients
- As a leading authority in the field, Eric is a frequent author and speaker on trust- and estate-related litigation topics, and also contributes regularly to Farrell Fritz’s New York Trusts & Estates Litigation blog
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Uniondale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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